[Congressman Billybob]

The Chronicle is typical of most of the lib-Dems both in and out of office in this editorial. It demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of what it means to have a written Constitution, and why that is rendered a nullity if Justices pick and choose whether they will obey and enforce it.

John / Billybob

[BooksForTheRight.com]

"But the distinction between the history of the two judges -- and the role of the justice they were nominated to replace -- are important."

Is ungrammatical. "is important" is right.

The Chronicle can't handle complex sentences. They should stick to simple sentences that San Franciscans can understand.

[loveliberty2]

"The more I have seen of Bush's strategic decisions, the more respect I have for his ability to play long-term. He plays to win the game at the end, not merely to prevail in the immediate inning. As long as he thinks that way, and the Democrats think only in terms of the immediate battle, he will usually prevail."

Yes, there may be something about the thinking skills acquired through a Harvard MBA that come in handy in anticipating the end consequences (intended and unintended) of certain courses of action. Business owners face that kind of strategic thinking requirement daily.

Another related skill he has demonstrated is his willingness and ability to give a clear and unmistakable statement of position and call to action, as he did on his visit to the WTC site following 9/11 and in his speeches over the next months, and as he did when he declared his intentions about the kind of Supreme Court nominees he would offer.

Exhibiting this latter skill relies, not on a desire for popularity, poll-taking or a "finger in the wind," but on courage and commitment and leadership--attributes which frustrate and confound enemies.

[ThreePuttinDude]

bttt

[TeleStraightShooter]

No one wants a “moderate” policeman, who will capture some of the criminals if he feels like it. No one wants a “centrist” surgeon, who will correct some of the patient’s physical problems, but not others.

How Scalia of you!
A sharp wit to the point that connects with common sense.

[Rocky]

Great column.